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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Muda Holdings Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM550 Mil.
Muda Holdings Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (RM547 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM544 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM544 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM550 Mil).
Muda Holdings Bhd's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (RM653 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM596 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (RM596 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM544 Mil).
Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Muda Holdings Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Muda Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) has a Retained Earnings of RM550 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Muda Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Muda Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Muda Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM550 Mil. Overall, Muda Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muda Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to SLVM?
Muda Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM550 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Forest Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Muda Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Muda Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM550 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muda Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.11, compared to a current price of RM0.83 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM550 Mil. Muda Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883), the current Retained Earnings is RM550 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Muda Holdings Bhd (XKLS:3883) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muda Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.83 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.11.
GuruFocus considers Muda Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3883:
Retained Earnings: RM550 Mil
GF Value™: RM1.11 vs. price of RM0.83 (25.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3883 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muda Holdings Bhd is a Malaysia-based company, that operates in the paper and paper packaging industry. The company is engaged in producing industrial grade paper, machine glazed paper, paper boards and paper packaging products. The business activity of the firm functions through the Manufacturing and Trading segments. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in manufacturing various types of industrial paper, corrugated cartons, paper bags, paper stationery, and paper-based food packaging products. The Trading segment is engaged in the trading of paper, recovered paper, and stationery products. Geographically the firm has its business presence across the region of Malaysia, Singapore, the People's Republic of China, and Australia. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
43GF Score
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